Antique Natural HistoryOriginal plates from the naturalists' books, 1600s to 1900s

Antique Insect and Butterfly Prints

Insecta

Butterflies, moths, beetles and their life cycles, from early entomological engravings to the colour-printed plates of the later 19th century.

64 prints

Period

Before 1700 118th century 67Early 19th century 104Late 19th century 7420th century 16

Artist or book

Bertuch 64Calwer's Käferbuch 8Nozeman and Sepp 4Duméril 3Sir William Jardine 3
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  1. Intricate Insect Life Cycle and Habitats: Hand-Colored Engraving, Bertuch, 1805
    Pl. 49Intricate Insect Life Cycle and Habitats: Hand-Colored Engraving, Bertuch, 1805 1805$135
  2. Splendid Saturn Moth and Green Hawkmoth: Exquisite Insects from a 1805 Work
    Pl. 50Splendid Saturn Moth and Green Hawkmoth: Exquisite Insects from a 1805 Work 1805$145
  3. Moth Life Cycle: Handcolored Engraving from Bertuch's Encyclopedia, 1805
    Pl. 51Moth Life Cycle: Handcolored Engraving from Bertuch's Encyclopedia, 1805 1805$145
  4. Original Antique Print of Exotic Moths and Caterpillars by Bertuch, c. 1800
    Pl. 52Original Antique Print of Exotic Moths and Caterpillars by Bertuch, c. 1800 1800$335
  5. Original Antique Print of Tarantula, Spiders and Scorpions by Bertuch, c. 1790
    Pl. 53Original Antique Print of Tarantula, Spiders and Scorpions by Bertuch, c. 1790 1790$370
  6. Original Antique Print of Exotic Moths and Butterflies by Bertuch, c. 1820
    Pl. 54Original Antique Print of Exotic Moths and Butterflies by Bertuch, c. 1820 1820$225
  7. Original Antique Print of Two Exotic Butterflies by Bertuch, c. 1800
    Pl. 55Original Antique Print of Two Exotic Butterflies by Bertuch, c. 1800 1800$365
  8. Original Antique Print of Three Moths and Metamorphosis by Bertuch, c. 1800
    Pl. 56Original Antique Print of Three Moths and Metamorphosis by Bertuch, c. 1800 1800$325
  9. Set of Three Antique Butterfly and Moth Prints by Bertuch, c. 1800
    Pl. 57Set of Three Antique Butterfly and Moth Prints by Bertuch, c. 1800 1800$490
  10. Original Antique Print of Exotic Insects, Spider and Butterfly by Bertuch, 1800
    Pl. 58Original Antique Print of Exotic Insects, Spider and Butterfly by Bertuch, 1800 1800$380
  11. Original Antique Print of Swallowtail and Painted Lady Butterflies, c.1800
    Pl. 59Original Antique Print of Swallowtail and Painted Lady Butterflies, c.1800 1800$315
  12. Original Antique Print of Peacock and Red Admiral Butterflies by Bertuch, c.1800
    Pl. 60Original Antique Print of Peacock and Red Admiral Butterflies by Bertuch, c.1800 1800$280
  13. Antique Giant Locust & Grasshopper Engraving, Bertuch, c.1800
    Pl. 61Antique Giant Locust & Grasshopper Engraving, Bertuch, c.1800 1800$345
  14. Pair of Antique Hawk Moth Life Cycle Engravings, Bertuch, c.1800
    Pl. 62Pair of Antique Hawk Moth Life Cycle Engravings, Bertuch, c.1800 1800$515
  15. Pair of Antique Dragonfly, Cicada & Exotic Insect Engravings, Bertuch, c.1815
    Pl. 63Pair of Antique Dragonfly, Cicada & Exotic Insect Engravings, Bertuch, c.1815 1815$380
  16. Antique Crickets & Mole Cricket Engraving, Bertuch, 1807
    Pl. 64Antique Crickets & Mole Cricket Engraving, Bertuch, 1807 1807$325